$1.1 Million Improvement Set for Riverton AirportGillette (Wyo.) News Record - Dec 28, 2017 04:00 PM (ET)
The City of Riverton anticipates spending nearly $63,000 on a $1.1 million project to improve a 40-year-old general aviation apron at Riverton Regional Airport.

Invasive New Airport Screenings May Put Privacy at RiskDaily Signal - Dec 28, 2017 03:57 PM (ET)
It’s a Christmas motif almost as ubiquitous as Christmas trees or sleigh bells—families and individuals hastily making their way through airports, balancing presents, bags, and children, excited to make their way home to spend Christmas with their loved ones.

Stark Resigning as Oneida County Airport CommissionerObserver-Dispatch (Utica, N.Y.) - Dec 28, 2017 11:40 AM (ET)
Aviation Commissioner Russell Stark’s last day with Oneida County will be Friday, County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. announced Wednesday during the Board of Legislators meeting.

Airports Need to ExpandGoverning - Dec 28, 2017 11:39 AM (ET)
Airport expansion is a key part of improving urban America’s infrastructure. The ability of major metros to attract corporations, workers and tourists depends at least in part on whether their airports can provide cheap, frequent flights around the world. This has caused many municipalities to publicly subsidize mass expansions.

Why the Big Airlines Are Pushing Back Against a Higher Ticket FeeBangor (Maine) Daily News - Dec 28, 2017 11:12 AM (ET)
Airports are a critical part of Maine’s economy. Maine’s six commercial airports are responsible for almost 20,000 jobs and support a total economic output of $1.8 billion. The true economic potential of air service in Maine, however, remains untapped.

Busiest Travel Day of the Season at Burlington AirportWCAX (Burlington, Vt.) - Dec 28, 2017 11:02 AM (ET)
"Everybody that came in is going out, and then there's some people coming in for the new year," said Gene Richards, the director of aviation at the Burlington International Airport.